Recipe for Week #2

Turkey Meatloaf

 

This is a healthy and tasty version of meatloaf.  It is a family favorite!

 

Ingredients:

1 ¼ pounds of lean ground turkey (make sure it is lean, but not fat-free)

2 green onions, chopped

½ cup of Italian bread crumbs          

3 egg whites

1 ½ Tbsp. lowfat milk

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper

¾ cup of chili sauce (such as Heinz)

1 clove of garlic, minced

¼ cup brown sugar

2 Tbsp. lemon juice

 

Instructions:

Coat a meatloaf pan (or small bread pan) with cooking spray.

Turn the oven to 350 degrees so it can preheat.

In a large bowl, mix together the turkey, green onions, bread crumbs, egg whites, and milk.

Add half of the salt (1/2 tsp.) and half of the pepper (1/4 tsp.)

Shape the meat mixture into the loaf pan.

Bake for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small pot over medium heat, stir together the sauce ingredients:

chili sauce, garlic, brown sugar, lemon juice, remaining ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper.

Bring the sauce mixture to a boil.  Reduce the heat to a simmer.  Stir occasionally until slightly thickened. 

After the meatloaf has cooked for 30 minutes, spread the sauce over it (if you see any fat on the top, you can spoon it off and discard it).

Bake for approximately 30 more minutes (until no longer pink in the center).  Slice & serve!

Serve with mashed potatoes and your favorite veggie.